There is a darkness in Shakespeare's Macbeth, most obvious in the demise of Macbeth himself, but it shows itself in many ways throughout the play.
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Darkness is created through the dialogue, and the actors and directors have to interpret the Elizabethan English in which the play is written and deliver it effectively so the story is clear.
It is also evident from the beginning of this play with the witches on a blasted heath, and the story of the major battle that opens the play, narrated by a "bloody sergeant", who tells of the blood and sorrow of the participants.
Darkness manifests itself in the slow madness that engulfs the Macbeth clan, and the evil to which they are driven.
Darkness manifests itself in the slow madness that engulfs the Macbeth clan, and the evil to which they are driven.
Macbeth's briefing to his murderers is chilling and dark indeed.
The final battle wraps the story together, with casualties and blood on all sides.
If you like a story with edge, conflict and darkness, come and see Macbeth.
It opens on Friday, July 26, with eight performances in total. Tickets are on sale now at www.baytheatreplayers.org.au.
Play reading
The next play exploration, All My Sons by Arthur Miller, with be held on Wednesday, June 19, at 7pm at the Playhouse, 33 Gregory Street, Batemans Bay.
It is based on the true story of an aeronautical company that conspired with army inspection officers to approve defective aircraft engines destined for military use.
The story of the defective engines reached investigators working for Senator Harry Truman's congressional investigative board after several aircraft assembly workers informed on the company.
They would later testify under oath before Congress.
In 1944, three Army Air Force officers were relieved of duty and later convicted of neglect of duty.
Come along and read, listen or just enjoy a cuppa.
Murder mystery
Bay Theatre Players will be holding a murder mystery dinner show in the Soldiers Club Auditorium on Saturday 17 August at 6:30pm. 'Sing a Song of Murder' is the story of teams from two rival high schools who battle it out in a national song competition, but all does not go to plan.
Who is murdered and who is the murderer?
Tickets on sale July - $60pp or $440 for a table of eight in a single booking, includes a three course set menu. Save the date.